The "lid" is easily removable. Open rear door and window, pull lid forward, tilt up, slide lid all the way back, and remove.
The "front" has 4 wing-type bolts that you can only get to from inside the trunk. 30 seconds each to get out. (Twice as long to get in)

There are are few other parts bolted in on top of the wheel wells that don't take up too much room....but honestly....it is going to rattle some if you are adding aftermarket subs. I don't get much rattle now, but I have the stock sub. I don't think the rattle will be awful...but...any metal to metal contacts will probably buzz.

Yeah that's true. Thanks for the descriptive response. It's helping to put a picture together in my head. The way I'm seeing it now is that the while you can remove the lid, there will still be some parts bolted on. My main concern honestly was the lid so that's good news.

And through your experience the prox sensor seems to work pretty well? How far is the proximity where it will work?

I think 1/2 mile is pretty reasonable if you're outside. The range gets limited when in parking structures, etc., but regardless of where you are, the alarm goes off and it has memory. So if someone sets if off and you're out of range, when you unlock it the alarm indicates that someone messed with your jeep.

It definitely gives you piece of mind, especially when you're driving doorless and parking in public. You don't have to constantly walk outside and check if your jeep is safe. i've caught a couple of innocent people poking their heads in the jeep with it.

like any alarm, it's a deterrent. if they want your stuff, they'll have it either way. But certainly worth it to me.

That's because some people like to vandalize things for no reason. There have been kids driving around in VA shooting out windows in people's cars lately. They're not stealing anything... just driving around and shooting windows.

Nothing is safe. Just enjoy what you have and don't keep anything valuable visible.

Yep, kids do it just for fun. I had the hood of my brand new 2012 VW Beetle Turbo stomped in, just for the hell of it.

I did this mod which utilizes a motion sensor as a deterrent. Obviously, this mod is just a deterrent and won't fully protect you but it has been very useful to my jeep thus far....it's just an idea for you to consider or something like it. I personally don't lock my doors due to the experience I had with my TJ being ripped to shreds (lesson learned) when I locked them. I just never keep anything valuable in there to steal.

I did this mod which utilizes a motion sensor as a deterrent. Obviously, this mod is just a deterrent and won't fully protect you but it has been very useful to my jeep thus far....it's just an idea for you to consider or something like it. I personally don't lock my doors due to the experience I had with my TJ being ripped to shreds (lesson learned) when I locked them. I just never keep anything valuable in there to steal.

I have a 2013 premium soft top, and my biggest fear is having some douchebag cut the windows trying to steal something from my Jeep. Therefore I leave it unlocked, however now that my Jeep is easily accessible I was wondering how easy is it to actually steal the whole thing? Is that even possible? I heard with newer cars its harder and harder to hot wire them.

I have a 2013 premium soft top, and my biggest fear is having some douchebag cut the windows trying to steal something from my Jeep. Therefore I leave it unlocked, however now that my Jeep is easily accessible I was wondering how easy is it to actually steal the whole thing? Is that even possible? I heard with newer cars its harder and harder to hot wire them.

I'm not exactly sure so I can't answer your question (sorrry), but I just could never see myself leaving my doors unlocked. I feel like it's an invitation.

Meant to look this up and this got me to:
You can add a tracking device to anything for $149.
The car tracker is $119 or $149. Way less than I thought it would be. And a steal compared to what Chrysler charges when you buy your Jeep. I recall my insurance agent telling me I'd get a discount for Lo-jack. It wouldn't take much for this to pay for itself. Might be adding one to the Jeep...

I would like to add one to my sub- easy to add in the enclosure but I am certain the bass would probably kill it. My sub. locks into my rear sear- which I've decided I want to leave out. Which means the sub is sitting out there waiting to be stolen. I don't think the bike lock is much of a deterrent.
I am a magnet for car thieves. Every single vehicle I've ever owned has been broken into- except my 1998 TJ. Still- I figure its only a matter of time.

Update: just ordered this to replace the bike lock/cable on the sub. bracket.

I have a 2013 premium soft top, and my biggest fear is having some douchebag cut the windows trying to steal something from my Jeep. Therefore I leave it unlocked, however now that my Jeep is easily accessible I was wondering how easy is it to actually steal the whole thing? Is that even possible? I heard with newer cars its harder and harder to hot wire them.

you can't simply hotwire the jeep. Your key has an encrypted chip in it that must be inserted to keep the jeep running. Even if you have a key cut, the jeep shuts off after a couple seconds without a programmed key. You can't even drive it off when it's remote started without the key.

The jeep is also pretty heavy, so it's relatively hard to tow out. Probably a lot easier to break into your house and steal your key.

you can't simply hotwire the jeep. Your key has an encrypted chip in it that must be inserted to keep the jeep running. Even if you have a key cut, the jeep shuts off after a couple seconds without a programmed key. You can't even drive it off when it's remote started without the key.

The jeep is also pretty heavy, so it's relatively hard to tow out. Probably a lot easier to break into your house and steal your key.

I'm not exactly sure so I can't answer your question (sorrry), but I just could never see myself leaving my doors unlocked. I feel like it's an invitation.

On my 2000 Sahara I never locked the doors. I left nothing of value in there so I figured I had not much to lose. Once a douche rifles through it and finds nothing they generally move on. Soft top security is an oxymoron.

Imho, the new hardtops look far better and are more functional with the freedom top than the TJ round one piece version I had. I disliked it so much I sold it and stayed with the less secure soft top.

On my 2000 Sahara I never locked the doors. I left nothing of value in there so I figured I had not much to lose. Once a douche rifles through it and finds nothing they generally move on. Soft top security is an oxymoron.

Imho, the new hardtops look far better and are more functional with the freedom top than the TJ round one piece version I had. I disliked it so much I sold it and stayed with the less secure soft top.

But one of the problems is I ordered a 10A Rubi with 730N. So i feel as though even if i leave absolutely nothing in it, there's still plenty of valuble stuff to be messed with.

But one of the problems is I ordered a 10A Rubi with 730N. So i feel as though even if i leave absolutely nothing in it, there's still plenty of valuble stuff to be messed with.

If you want a nice stereo system, change your order TODAY. Don't waste money on the 730. Get the 130 and swap out the entire system. HU, amp, and speakers. It will cost you less, and sound better in the long run.

The best things you can do to protect your Jeep and valuables is to drop your comprehensive insurance deductible to $0. It costs very little (12/yr for me) and when/if anything is damaged or taken, it is replaced for free. If someone slashes your windows and steals your sound, you pay nothing for replacement. You're covered for vandalism, fire, theft, broken windshields (rocks), damage from hunting without a rifle (deer). You get the point.

Always lock your doors. It keeps honest people honest.

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Saw a guy uptown one night find his slashed and yet his doors WERE unlocked. He couldn't freakin believe it. They didn't get anything either. All for nothing and they never checked to see if it was unlocked.

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Lets say Im some degenerate dirtbag walking the street and I see your Jeep with its windows down or doors off. You go to lunch parked on the street and you turn your proximity alarm on. I see this open vehicle with a cell phone or purse or wallet sitting on the seat or wherever. I just stick my arm in and walk off with it. The alarm may go off, but by the time anyone does anything about it, Im long gone. If you are at least going to have a proximity alarm in the thing, dont let someone be able to stick their hand in before it goes off! Whats the difference between hands in and hands all the way in to grab something? 4-6 inches? If said dirtbag is quick, it may just chirp for a second and not even go off.

I agree with not leaving your wallet in the seat, etc
With the doors off I don't want someone just hopping in the jeep and having all day to Hotwire it, or rip out the radio, or take a crowbar to the locked glovebox (u get the idea)

Is there a good alarm for this? Need names.

I know Nothing can stop a smash-and-grab and therefore I wouldn't want to sink a lot of money into it either

The best things you can do to protect your Jeep and valuables is to drop your comprehensive insurance deductible to $0. It costs very little (12/yr for me) and when/if anything is damaged or taken, it is replaced for free. If someone slashes your windows and steals your sound, you pay nothing for replacement. You're covered for vandalism, fire, theft, broken windshields (rocks), damage from hunting without a rifle (deer). You get the point.

Always lock your doors. It keeps honest people honest.

Now this is a good idea. I'll definitely check that out
Should have read this before my last post
Oops

I am looking at the Viper (5704 I believe) at best buy. I will have to add the prox sensor, you get up to a mile range for the 2 way remote or you can add the smart module to link with your phone. I like the idea of not giving anyone time to use a crow bar or have plenty of time to crack open a tuffy case.

My window was cut once because I had a drawstring bag in the back. They made off with a pair of sweatpants.

Believe it or not you can buy venomous snakes on the internet. I'll leave a pair of saw scaled vipers in a draw string bag in my jeep (when I buy one) and watch the thief really freak out when he realizes the nearest anti-venin is in Tehran.

We pulled into a parking lot at Arby's with the TJ in summer. I had half doors on with a safari top. I had set the alarm as usual and we were reaching the door when I turned to see three teens walking up to the Jeep. One was clearly laughing that about hearing the alarm beep and decided to show off. He got his hand about 5 niches from the door when the alarm chirped off and he jumped back a good three feet and got sucker punched by his friends as well.
It won't stop people, nothing really will if you get someone determined enough. I had a oddball siren I bought for my TJ, really high pitched, and when I heard it chirp I knew I should check on it. The only weird thing I had happen was when I parked at Office Depot the alarm would conflict with their door system.
Worth the $70 to have it available, better than locking/unlocking my doors all the time.

Meant to look this up and this got me to:
You can add a tracking device to anything for $149.
The car tracker is $119 or $149. Way less than I thought it would be. And a steal compared to what Chrysler charges when you buy your Jeep. I recall my insurance agent telling me I'd get a discount for Lo-jack. It wouldn't take much for this to pay for itself. Might be adding one to the Jeep...Spark Nano 3.0 GPS Tracking Device | Our Best Selling GPS Tracker